Mechanism of electroacupuncture at Hegu(L14)and Taichong(LR3)improving motor and non-motor dysfunction in Parkinson's disease mice based on via Ghrelin-UCP2 pathway
Objective:To investigate the mechanism of electroacupuncture improving motor and non-motor functions in Parkinson's disease(PD)mice.Methods:Male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into control group,model group,electroacupuncture group and sham electroacupuncture group.The PD model was established by intraperitoneal injection of MPTP,and electroacupuncture at Hegu(L14)and Taichong(LR3)points for intervention for 14 days,with a duration of 20 min per session,once a day.The motor function was assessed by climbing rod,rotating rod and gait analysis experiment,anxiety like behavior was detected by open field test,and colon firing activity was recorded multi conductive physiological;the concentration of serum ghrelin was detected by ELISA;Western Blot was used to detect the expression of tyrosine hydroxylase(TH)and uncoupling protein 2(UCP2)in the substantia nigra.Results:Compared with the model group,the duration of stick rotation of the electroacupuncture group was significantly longer(P<0.01),the climbing time was significantly shorter(P<0.01)and the gait disorders improved.In stay time in the central area of the open field and the number of times entering the central area was significantly increased(P<0.01),the frequency of colonic discharge was significantly increased(P<0.01).The substantia nigra TH,UCP2 protein,and serum Ghrelin were significantly up-regulated(P<0.01).Conclusion:Electroacupuncture at L14 and LR3 can significantly improve motor and non-motor dysfunction in PD mice,which may exert neuroprotective effects by regulating Ghrelin and activating the Ghrelin-UCP2 signaling pathway.
Parkinson's diseaseElectroacupunctureGhrelinUncoupling protein 2Substantia nigraHegu(L14)Taichong(LR3)